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How to get from Essendon to Preston by bus?
By bus
Take one direct bus from Essendon to Preston in Melbourne: take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.
37minA$5.30
903
Leaves from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationEssendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)ID 51771140 m • 2 min
- 2
903Wait for bus903Mordialloc - 3
Ride to bus stationGilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)ID 903926 min - 4Walk toPreston580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
By bus, train and tram
To get from Essendon to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one tram line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Glenroy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 513 bus and finally take the 11 tram from 40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.
55minA$5.30
CRAIGIEBURN
513
11
Leaves from Essendon
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationEssendon - 2CRAIGIEBURNWait for trainCRAIGIEBURNCraigieburn
- 3Ride to train stationGlenroy10 min
- 4Walk to bus stationGlenroy Station/Hartington St (Glenroy)ID 2816780 m • 2 min
- 5513Wait for bus513Eltham
- 6Ride to bus stationGilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)ID 903929 min
- 7Walk to tram station40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)ID 416780 m • 2 min
- 811Wait for tram11West Preston
- 9Ride to tram station42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)ID 41692 min
- 10Walk toPreston20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transport directions from Essendon to Preston
The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Preston, Melbourne is approximately 12.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Preston by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Essendon
Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Essendon.
Train stations close to Essendon:
- Essendon
Bus stations close to Essendon:
- Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
- Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
- Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
Public transport stations close to Preston, Melbourne
Preston is located at Preston, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston).
Bus stations close to Preston:
- Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
- Charles St/Murray Rd (Preston)
- Mcdonald St/Murray Rd (Preston)
Related Routes
- Altona to Preston
- Ascot Vale to Preston
- Avondale Heights to Preston
- Bayswater North to Preston
- Bentleigh East to Preston
- Black Rock to Preston
- Box Hill North to Preston
- Brighton to Preston
- Brookfield to Preston
- Burnside to Preston
- Buxton to Preston
- Canterbury to Preston
- Carlton to Preston
- Caulfield North to Preston
- Clayton to Preston
- Coburg to Preston
- Craigieburn to Preston
- Cranbourne to Preston
- Devon Meadows to Preston
- Doncaster to Preston
By bus, train and tram
To get from Essendon to Preston in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one tram line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Glenroy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 513 bus and finally take the 11 tram from 40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.
55minA$5.30
CRAIGIEBURN
513
11
Leaves from Essendon
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationEssendon
- 2CRAIGIEBURNWait for trainCRAIGIEBURNCraigieburn
- 3Ride to train stationGlenroy10 min
- 4Walk to bus stationGlenroy Station/Hartington St (Glenroy)ID 2816780 m • 2 min
- 5513Wait for bus513Eltham
- 6Ride to bus stationGilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)ID 903929 min
- 7Walk to tram station40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)ID 416780 m • 2 min
- 811Wait for tram11West Preston
- 9Ride to tram station42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)ID 41692 min
- 10Walk toPreston20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Preston?
The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Bus line 903.
What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Preston?
The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 513, Bus line 11.
Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Preston in Melbourne?
Yes, there is a direct bus going from Essendon to Preston in Melbourne in 37 min.
Which bus line goes from Essendon to Preston in Melbourne?
The 903 bus line goes from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station near Essendon to Mordialloc station near Preston in Melbourne.
How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Preston in Melbourne by bus?
The total travel time between Essendon and Preston in Melbourne by bus is about 37 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Essendon to get to Preston in Melbourne?
Get on the 903 bus from the Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) stop near Essendon in Melbourne.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Essendon and Preston in Melbourne?
Get off the bus at the Mordialloc stop, which is closest to Preston in Melbourne.
When is the first bus from Essendon to Preston in Melbourne?
The first bus from Essendon to Preston in Melbourne is Mordialloc - Altona. It leaves the Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) stop at 17:10.
How much is the bus fare from Essendon to Preston?
The ride from Essendon to Preston costs A$5.30.
